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Brought to you by Penguin. Winning Not Fighting draws on the philosophy of Wing Tsun, an ancient Chinese martial art, to offer a profound and practical guide to achieving success at work, life and business. By explaining what these teachings reveal about decision-making, professional...

Obscure documents, Korean-language books, and in-depth interviews with tae kwon do pioneers tell the tale of the origin of the most popular martial art. In 1938, tae kwon do began at the end of a poker game in a tiny village in a remote corner of what is now North Korea by Choi Hong-Hi, who began the martial art, and his nemesis, Kim Un-Yong, who developed the Olympic style and became one of the most powerful, controversial men in sports. The story follows Choi from the 1938 poker game where he fought for his life, through high-class geisha houses where the art was named, and into the Vietnam War where the martial art evolved into a killing art. The techniques cut across all realms – from the late 1960s when tae kwon do trained Korean CIA agents kidnapped people in the United States and Europe to the 1970s when Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and other Hollywood stars mastered the art’s new kicks. Tae kwon do is also a martial art for the 21st century, one of merciless techniques, indomitable men, and justice pumped on steroids.

A guide to the foundational practice of “smiling to the organs” to promote deep relaxation and internal health Presents exercises that dissolve the physical and mental tensions that can cause energy blockages and unhealthy chi flow Shows how to recognize illness at its inception on...

"Mind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of Judo" by Jigoro Kano offers a profound exploration of the philosophy, principles, and educational values behind Judo, one of Japan's most renowned martial arts. This collection of essays and lectures reveals Kano’s vision of Judo as a discipline that goes beyond physical techniques, promoting moral and intellectual development for personal and societal benefit.

A simple conceptual framework through which the beginning student can understand his or her journey through Jiu-Jitsu while seeking personal development.

“I didn’t want to defeat you… I wanted you to stop needing to win.” In a fractured world where strength has become domination and silence has turned into fear, a small kitten steps forward to challenge the balance. The Way of Boss Inu is a poetic and visual fable about power, loss, and transformation. Through the journey of Tom and the fallen leader Boss Inu, it explores a deeper truth: that real strength is not in defeating others, but in understanding them. Blending martial philosophy with quiet storytelling, this book reimagines Aikido not as a technique—but as a way of being.

THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 100 MILLION COPIES SOLD. In the Jin capital of Zhongdu, Guo Jing learns the truth of his father's death and finds he is now betrothed, against his will, to two...

Written in 1645 by legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings is a timeless treatise on strategy, discipline, and mastery. Drawing from a lifetime of undefeated duels and battlefield experience, Musashi distills his philosophy into five sections—Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void—each exploring a different dimension of combat and mindset.

In this expertly adapted audio edition of Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano, narrator Luke Erlenbusch brings clarity, depth, and presence to one of the martial arts’ most foundational texts. Erlenbusch’s steady, engaging delivery illuminates Kano’s teachings on technique, discipline, and philosophy, transforming the classic manual into a vivid listening experience. This audiobook preserves the spirit and precision of Kano’s original work while adapting its instructional style for audio.

Jackie Chan has never told his own story in his own words. In I Am Jackie Chan, he tells the fascinating, harrowing, ultimately triumphant story of his life: How the son of refugees in 1950s Hong Kong became the disciplined disciple of a Chinese Opera Master. How, after years of plunging off skyscrapers and living to tell the tale, a once scared seven-year-old boy broke into the Hollywood big time by breaking almost every bone in his body.

**WINNER TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2021** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2020** 'I was captivated by this book from start to finish, I couldn't put it down. A very real and relatable story that will have you weeping, smiling and...

John Danaher has become one of the most influential minds in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu—yet his impact goes far beyond technique. He is reshaping how the art is studied, trained, and applied. This book explores how Danaher transformed modern grappling through a system-based approach that prioritizes logic, efficiency, and problem-solving over brute athleticism. From the rise of the leg lock game to the structured methodology behind the Danaher Death Squad and beyond, this book breaks down the principles that are redefining elite Jiu Jitsu.

Jiu jitsu is an unarmed form of combat first used by the samurai warriors of ancient Japan. It's an all-round martial art that uses striking, blocking, grappling, locking, throwing, ground, submission and weapons techniques. The emphasis is on technique over power and strength by using the opponent's force against themselves.

Practitioners across the globe continue to use jujitsu as a tool for personal development. For many, the jujitsu academy is the one place in which we purposefully practice virtuous action. On Jiu Jitsu seeks to codify the mechanisms by which jujitsu shapes the individual, as the character traits required to achieve mastery in sport are the same that our highest humanity requires.

Shi Heng Yi eröffnet mit diesem Hörbuch Einsichten in einer bisher unveröffentlichten Form der Shaolin-Tradition – anwendbare Praktiken für das alltägliche Leben, untermauert mit Sichtweisen, um Bekanntes neu zu erkennen. "Shaolin Spirit – Meistere dein Leben!" Wünschst du dir mehr Disziplin, Willensstärke, Mut, Ausdauer und tief empfundene Loyalität? Shi Heng Yi bietet dir auf Basis seines eigenen Lebensweges Werkzeuge, die dein Leben leichter machen – indem du stärker wirst. Das Geheimnis der inneren Stärke basiert auf den Tugenden der Shaolin.

Old Man Jiu Jitsu is an exploration, evolution, exposure and execution in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as experience by a veteran of the art of Jiu Jitsu. It's not a manual on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It is not a demonstration of techniques or cool moves to develop your BJJ game. It is an effort and guide to assist the BJJ practitioner in developing a mindset and understanding of the aging grappler, as well as a manner in which to find comfort in the sometimes uncomfortable world of BJJ, improve one's practice and perhaps achieve the distinguishing title of Old Man Jiu Jitsu.

Senator John McCain once decried mixed martial arts as "human cockfighting," while the New York Times despaired that the sport offered a "pay-per-view prism" onto the decline of western civilization. But the violent spectacle of cage fighting no longer feels nearly as scandalous as it did when the sport debuted in 1993.

Bring clarity, strength, and purpose to your modern life through the ancient wisdom of Shaolin. This program is read by the author. What do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously strong warriors flying through the air? Shaolin is more than just a martial art—it is a way of life...

Your immutable path to victory! All 10 precepts in this concise audiobook cut to the heart of ending physical confrontations as quickly as possible with empty-hand techniques. Our definition of "ending" is to make the attack stop. There is no running after the now-fleeing assailant to catch and strike him down. There is no lesson, no teaching, no therapy, no epiphany. There is only making that bad guy stop what he is doing instantly so that you and those you care about will be safe. These 10 principles are style-agnostic and all about ending fights immediately.

An entertaining and insightful history of martial arts and the role of the warrior, drawing on pop culture, philosophy, mythology, religion, and spirituality The urge to forge one’s character by fighting, in daily life as well as on the mat, appeals to something deep within us. More than a...